WASHINGTON – Please attribute the following statement to CTIA® President and CEO, Meredith Attwell Baker. It follows the Senate’s confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr as FCC commissioners.

“CTIA and the wireless industry congratulate Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr on their FCC confirmation. At a pivotal time for the future of wireless, it is important to have such strong leaders and technology experts at the FCC. We look forward to working with them to spur investment, growth and job creation in one of our nation’s most important economic drivers.”

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CTIA® (www.ctia.org) represents the U.S. wireless communications industry and the companies throughout the mobile ecosystem that enable Americans to lead a 21st century connected life. The association’s members include wireless carriers, device manufacturers, suppliers as well as apps and content companies. CTIA vigorously advocates at all levels of government for policies that foster continued wireless innovation and investment. The association also coordinates the industry’s voluntary best practices, hosts educational events that promote the wireless industry and co-produces the industry’s leading wireless tradeshow. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.